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Who were the main parties involved in the French and Indian War?
Who were the main parties involved in the French and Indian War?
What was the cause of the French and Indian War?
What was the cause of the French and Indian War?
Which war was NOT part of the Second Hundred Years' War?
Which war was NOT part of the Second Hundred Years' War?
What was the French colony in America called?
What was the French colony in America called?
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What doctrine did the French follow to claim lands in North America?
What doctrine did the French follow to claim lands in North America?
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Study Notes
Main Parties Involved
- Main participants included Great Britain and France, along with their respective allies.
- Native American tribes played crucial roles, with some siding with the French and others with the British.
Cause of the War
- Disputes over territorial claims in North America, especially in the Ohio River Valley, ignited tensions.
- Competition for fur trade and expansion led to escalating conflicts between British and French settlers.
Wars Excluded from Second Hundred Years' War
- The American Revolutionary War is considered separate from the Second Hundred Years' War, which primarily involved conflicts from 1689 to 1815.
French Colony in America
- French territories in North America were known as New France, which included parts of Canada and the Mississippi River Valley.
French Land Claim Doctrine
- The French employed the doctrine of "discovery," asserting land claims based on exploration and establishment of trade relations with Native Americans.
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Test your knowledge on the French and Indian War, a pivotal conflict in the Second Hundred Years' War. Discover fascinating facts about this war between France and the UK for control over North America. Take the quiz now!
